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• Student housing - ending your agreement in halls

  Explains the rules about ending your tenancy or licence agreement when living in university halls of residence. Covers fixed term and periodic agreements, leaving before the agreement ends and getting your deposit back

• If you're not offered housing after a homeless application

  Check how you can find somewhere to live and stay tonight, for example a night shelter or hostel. Check your options for finding long-term accommodation

• Prepare for an asylum interview

  Get help preparing for an asylum interview (or ‘substantive interview’) when you apply for refugee status - it’s a chance for you to put your case across to someone from the Home Office

• Going to court as a witness if you're under 18

  What to do if you're under 18 and you have to go to court as a witness or a victim, including extra help you can get giving evidence

• Getting money after your sick pay runs out

  What to do when your sick pay is coming to an end and you're too unwell to return to work. You may be eligible for benefits or be able to use your holiday pay

• Get your home connected to a gas or electricity supply

  How to get your home connected to gas and electricity, how much a new connection costs, what to do if your connection request is refused, choosing a supplier

• The council says you've had a Housing Benefit overpayment

  Check if you’ve actually been overpaid Housing Benefit and find out how to challenge a overpayment

• Check if you have to work on Sundays

  Know your rights about Sunday working, your pay, and how to opt out if you work in a shop or betting shop